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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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